A Santa Ana robbery suspect kidnapped an AutoZone employee
A male suspect robbed the AutoZone at the 1100 block of South Bristol St., in Santa Ana, this evening. He claimed he was armed as he demanded cash. Then things…
The OCDA is assisting efforts to hold Trump rioters accountable for the siege on the U.S. Capitol
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer issued the following statement to condemn the violence at the U.S. Capitol building and discuss the actions the Orange County…
The SAPD made 40 street racing spectator arrests last week
The SAPD, in partnership with other agencies as part of the STEARRD (Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Reckless Driving) program, conducted additional street racing enforcement from 01/08 – 01/09. Their enforcement…
The Tustin Police arrested an identity theft suspect
In June of 2020, Tustin PD investigated a commercial burglary in the 17000 block of 17th Street. Detectives developed a break in the case in December of 2020, identifying suspect…
Armed couple arrested in Orange with burglary tools and a stolen car
Just after midnight on Monday, a resident called the Orange Police Department about a couple arguing near a white BMW and overheard them mention a gun. Police officers arrived and…
Mayor Sarmiento confirms that the SAPD is ready to arrest unruly Trumpers
“The situation at the U.S. Capitol today with armed assailants taking over the interior of the halls of our most sacred government institutions has been an absolute disgrace and embarrassment…
The SAPD is looking for a transient who failed to register as a sex offender
Santa Ana Police Special Crimes Detectives are currently looking for assistance in locating Manuel Nava for failing to register as a sex offender. Additionally, Nava has a no bail warrant…
Santa Ana school bus driver arrested for molesting two 8-year-old victims
Santa Ana Police arrested Nery Rodriguez Gonzalez, a 39-year-old resident of Upland, for child molestation. Rodriguez is a school bus driver for Durham School Services and worked as a driver…
Homeless catalytic converter thief arrested again in Fountain Valley
On January 3, 2021 at 0302 hours, Fountain Valley Police Department Officers responded to the area of Talbert and Mt. Washington regarding a small fire. When the police officers arrived,…
The SAPD has reported the first murder of the New Year in Santa Ana
The New Year is barely underway and we already have the first murder of the year to report here in Santa Ana. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 6:46 p.m., Santa Ana…
Armed Walmart robber arrested in Orange
Last night, just after 8:00 p.m., a male adult was fleeing Walmart on north Tustin Street with stolen merchandise. He removed a gun after two witnesses confronted him and discharged…
Car thieves arrested in Tustin charged with drug offenses as well
In the early morning hours this Thursday, Tustin Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the area of Red Hill Ave and El Camino Real. The vehicle had been…
Costa Mesa bar owner charged with violating COVID-19 order
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The owner of a Costa Mesa bar has been charged with illegally operating during the COVID-19 pandemic despite repeated attempts by law enforcement and the city…